What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fitness Coach position at Urban Fitness Oakland?
We’re an independent, family-owned functional training gym that’s been doing this longer than IG has even existed. Eighteen years in The Town building strength, confidence, and building an incredible community.
We take what we do seriously - our members’ progress, their safety, their experience - but we definitely do not take ourselves too seriously. Think: professional coaching/industry expertise genuine a healthy sprinkle of sarcasm because life is too short to take things too seriously.
We’ve got members who join weekly and members that have been with us the entire 18 years. Why? Because we obsess over the their experience. We’re here for the long game - deep relationships and long term results.
THE ROLE
- Coach high-energy small-group functional training sessions with personality and professionalism
- Welcome every member like they’re your favorite regular at your favorite café
- Cue technique, offer modifications, hype progress, and keep everyone safe
- Learn names, remember wins, and make people feel seen
- Contribute to a culture where sweat and laughter coexist
- Help with member engagement, events, and community-building
- Treat the space like it’s your home (because it kind of is)
- Bring ideas, initiative, and passion - don’t just “clock in”
YOU
- You care deeply about form, movement quality, safety, and progress
- You understand hospitality: smiles, eye contact, remembering details, going the extra mile
- You take initiative - if you see something that needs doing, you do it
NEEDS
- Experience coaching OR deep passion willingness to learn
- CPR/AED cert (or willing to get it)
- Certification (NASM, NSCA, ACE, ACSM)
- Availability for one of the following: early mornings, midday, evenings, or weekends
- A sense of humor
HOW IS UFO DIFFERENT
- Tight-knit, ego-free community
- Ongoing mentorship & education - we grow together
- Competitive pay & perks ($30-$50 per class based on qualifications, experience, availability)
- Long-term career potential - we believe in investing in people
- Authentic local business, not corporate fitness or influencer fluff
- Your ideas matter
- You get to change lives, build confidence, and have fun doing it
Salary : $30 - $50